Mayor doubles down on ‘media protocol’
By Lee Scanlon of Buller Mayor Chris Russell, pictured at The Westport News the day after he won…
Authors miss out on annual Public Lending Right payment after DIA bungle
The National Library became aware of an issue with payments for 2025 in late December. Photo: Google Maps…
Auckland homeowners not advised of rule change affecting flood buyouts, advocate says
Flooding in Henderson Valley, west Auckland on 27 January 2023. Photo: Supplied An advocate for Aucklanders affected by…
Cries of ‘shame on you’ as Clutha councillors vote on looking into vehicle-free zones on beaches
A Clutha District Council ranger talks to a motorist seen driving within metres of resting sea lions. The…
‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer patient says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too high
Photo: 123RF A man who has cancer says he’s been so discouraged by what he’s discovered about early…
‘We just need something positive’ – Monks’ peace walk across US draws large crowds
The group is walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. Photo:…
Mt Eden prison inmate dies after court appearance
Mt Eden prison. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel An inmate has died after being transported to Mt Eden prison on…
People collect frozen iguanas as US cold snap continues to bite
Cold-stunned as well as dead green iguanas lie in the back of a pickup truck after being collected…
Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing native pūteketeke chicks
The adult pūteketeke didn’t see the danger as they don’t perceive ducks as a threat, DOC says. Photo:…
Patient touched while sleeping, watched while washing during recovery at Hutt Hospital
The woman was in Hutt Hospital, recovering from a leg amputation. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A woman…
Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing native pūteketeke chicks
The adult pūteketeke didn’t see the danger as they don’t perceive ducks as a threat, DOC says. Photo:…
Historic Ōpiki Bridge’s future under cloud with more repairs needed
The bridge’s cabling failed and sagged into the river after strong winds on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Supplied…